Global Conference & Event Manager

Manhattan Strategy Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manhattan Strategy Group is seeking a Conference/Event Coordinator to support the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) with event management, logistics, outreach and related activities.

USTDA requires support to plan, organize, and implement partnership building activities that support the Agency’s mission, including reverse trade missions (RTMs), conferences, forums, workshops, trainings, and other events.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience planning, coordinating, and implementing conferences, forums, trade missions, training, workshops, or similar domestic or international events.
• Demonstrated experience supporting events from initial planning through on-site execution and closeout.
• Experience coordinating venues, registration, vendors, catering, room layouts, signage, participant communications, meeting schedules, transportation, materials, and other event-related requirements are required.
• Capable of managing multiple event workstreams simultaneously, maintaining detailed schedules and task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and responding quickly to changing requirements.
• Strong organizational, customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement partnership-building activities to support USTDA’s mission, including RTMs, conferences, forums, workshops, trainings, and other events.
• Coordinate venues, vendors, registration, travel logistics, and on-site support for international delegations and U.S. government participants.
• Develop agendas, itineraries, event materials, and follow-up reporting; manage budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.

Job description

The Manhattan Strategy Group is seeking a Conference/Event Coordinator to support the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) with event management, logistics, outreach and related activities.

USTDA requires support to plan, organize, and implement partnership building activities that support the Agency’s mission, including reverse trade missions (RTMs), conferences, forums, workshops, trainings, and other events.